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If you enjoy watching the traveling show, you need to be aware of the famous traveler we will discuss in the post. Traveler Rick Steves had spent most of his life looking for guides and shooting TV shows mainly in Europe.
In addition to a traveler, he is also popular as an author and activist. He became a columnist for a syndicated newspaper. Additionally, the news company has released a ‘Rick Steves’ Audio Europe’ mobile phone application that contains self-guided walking tours and other geography information.
RICK STEVES: BIO, FAMILY, EDUCATION
The talented author / traveler was born on May 10, 1955 in Barstow, California, USA. He was born as a son to parents Dick Steves and Juna Ema Steves. His father was a high school band director and piano technician while his mother, a housewife. He grew up with his two sisters; Jan and Linda Steves. He sees American nationality and has Norweigan ethnicity.
In 1967, the family moved to Edmonds, Washington and took him to Europe at the age of fourteen on a trip to Europe. Also, it was then that he began to be curious to find out more about Europe. On the education side, he holds a BA in business administration from the University of Washington and a BA in European history.
RICK STEVES: CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN LIFE
Initially, he had taught travel lessons through ‘The Experimental College’ and had worked as a tour guide in the summer. He also worked as a piano teacher and wrote his first edition of Europe Through the Back Door (ETBD) and released the first edition in 1980. Then, in 1991, he hosted his first television program ‘Travels to Europe with Rick Steves’. Followed by his second show ‘Rick Steve’s Europe’ in 2000.
He has written several books such as guides, city and regional guides and phrasebooks. In addition, he was co-author of the book ‘Europe 101: History and Art for Travelers’, which obtained the best-selling international guide in the United States in 1999. In addition, he runs his own production company called ‘Back Door Productions’ for which he also writes and produces television shows.
Along with his writing, he has expanded his career to radio, newspapers and even mobile applications. In 2005 he created and hosted the radio show ‘Travel with Rick Steves’. Subsequently, in 2006 he became a columnist in a syndicated newspaper. Additionally, he expanded his defense in politics and campaigned for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential campaign. He is also a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
RICK STEVES: PERSONAL LIFE, WIFE AND DIVORCE
Many of their fans have to wonder if the traveler is in a relationship with someone now or not. Here is your answer at the moment she is not in a relationship with anyone. After the divorce, she hid her personal life from the media. Maybe, maybe he’s in a secret relationship, but in a safe zone he’s also single and focused on his job.
Previously, he married longtime girlfriend Anne Steves. But there is no exact information on their wedding date. The couple married in San Tommaso da Villanova, then the reception took place at the Saint David Gold Club. However, their long-term relationship did not last long and it started to deteriorate. Then, in 2010, the couple divorced and hit the road.
Together, the couple had welcomed two children; son Andy Steves and daughter Jackie Steves. His son Andy also followed in his father’s footsteps and made his career in the travel industry. In addition, he founded his travel company ‘Weekend Student Adventures Europe’ and wrote ‘Andy Steves’ Europe: City-Hopping on a Budget’.
RICK STEVES: EQUITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES
Speaking of the American traveler’s earnings, he made a good profit from his career. He also caught quite a few television personalities and travels mainly in Europe. Therefore, he has an estimated net worth of around $ 15 million from his career.
He is very active on several social media platforms with verified accounts. On Instagram, go by the handle @ricksteveeurope with 177k followers. On Twitter, he has a @RickSteves account with 113k followers. He has a Facebook account with over 614,000 followers.
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RICK STEVES: BODY MEASUREMENTS
The television personality has kept her body in her sixties rising to a height of 6 feet or inches or 1.82 meters. He did not disclose any information about his body measurement except his weight which is 80 kg. He has brown hair and eyes.